Since April 2023, as Founding Chairman and President of MENA Trade House, Dr. Ballack has driven the organization's mission to address global issues by uniting a diverse coalition of international leaders from business, government, and military sectors to shape commercial and political alliances, particularly in Ukraine and within the MENA region. His leadership extends to providing policy guidance, mentoring staff, and positioning MENA Trade House as a key partner for navigating global complexities. Building on his prior experience as VP of ICC Ukraine for the MENA region and as a successful serial entrepreneur, Dr. Ballack has leveraged his acumen to foster dialogue and strategic guidance on international affairs, leading MENA Trade House to become a prominent global think tank promoting free-market principles and offering research-driven recommendations while he actively contributes as a respected public speaker and media commentator in the fields of international economics and public policy. With a PhD in International Relations, Dr. Ballack is fluent in eleven languages.